NBA
Boston Celtics 1962-63
MVP: Bill Russell
Season Story
The 1962-63 Boston Celtics finished 58-22 (.725), the best record in the league that season.
They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2 in the Finals.
Sam Jones led the roster at 19.7 points per game, with Tom Heinsohn adding 18.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
118.3 PPG
63.6 RPG
24.4 APG
Key Players
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Jones | 76 | 19.7 | 5.2 | 3.2 |
| Tom Heinsohn | 76 | 18.9 | 7.5 | 1.2 |
| Bill Russell | 78 | 16.8 | 23.6 | 4.5 |
| John Havlicek | 80 | 14.2 | 6.7 | 2.2 |
| Bob Cousy | 76 | 13.2 | 2.5 | 6.8 |
| Frank Ramsey | 77 | 10.9 | 3.7 | 1.2 |
| Thomas Sanders | 80 | 10.8 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
| K.C. Jones | 79 | 7.2 | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Clyde Lovellette | 61 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 0.4 |
| Dan Swartz | 39 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 0.5 |
| Jim Loscutoff | 63 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 0.4 |
| Gene Guarilia | 11 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 |